Extreme Heat Is Becoming More Common in the US. Here’s How to Stay Safe
JUL 7 – The CDC and experts urge hydration, shade, and air-conditioned locations to prevent heat-related illnesses during extreme summer heat affecting vulnerable groups.
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Why Am I Sweating More Than I Used To?
If you think you’ve started sweating more than usual—and it’s not just because of the weather or your workout—you’re probably not imagining it. Many people notice changes in how much they sweat as they get older. Why? Aging, hormones, medications, stress, and underlying health conditions can all tweak your body’s thermostat. Here’s how sweat patterns typically change over time—and when those shifts signal something more serious. [time-brightcove…
Ask the Pediatrician: Preventing heat-related illness in children as temperatures rise
The arrival of summer should mean more outdoor playtime for children, but the lessons of last summer warn of a different experience. As pediatricians, we see that as climate change leads to higher temperatures each year and longer stretches of hot...
Here's how to stay safe during summer heat
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people who are outside should stay in the shade as much as possible, take breaks and do outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day or evening.
Keeping it cool during holiday heat
The July 4th holiday weekend is known for time spent with family and celebrating with friends but it’s also a great time to get outdoors. But with the extreme heat saturating most of the south right now, it’s always a good idea to heed caution when spending too much time outdoors. Experts from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center suggest following a few guidelines so that those backyard BBQs do not turn into emergency room visits. A few t…
This year, June broke all the heat records: the average temperature was more than one degree above normal. Walking down the street feels like walking inside an oven. Going out to do sport in summer outdoors has become an act of courage. However, our body and our mind need to maintain the exercise routine. Recognizing that extreme heat requires adjustments is the first step. Changing schedules, sports and intensity can make the difference between…
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